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单词 mystes
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Definition of mystes in English:

mystes

noun ˈmɪstiːz
  • A person initiated into mysteries, especially religious mysteries.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Glanvill (1636–1680), Church of England clergyman. From classical Latin mystēs or its etymon ancient Greek μύστης initiate from the base of μύειν to close + -της, suffix forming agent nouns; the primary sense is probably ‘person vowed to keep silence’. Compare ancient Greek μυεῖν to initiate into mysteries.

Definition of mystes in US English:

mystes

nounˈmɪstiːz
  • A person initiated into mysteries, especially religious mysteries.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Glanvill (1636–1680), Church of England clergyman. From classical Latin mystēs or its etymon ancient Greek μύστης initiate from the base of μύειν to close + -της, suffix forming agent nouns; the primary sense is probably ‘person vowed to keep silence’. Compare ancient Greek μυεῖν to initiate into mysteries.

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